I’m not confrontational. I wouldn’t even do that on purpose.” The Portsmouth NAACP said it would continue to support the I.C.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Portsmouth NAACP has come to the defense of a Portsmouth athlete who faces an assault and battery charge after an incident during a state-level track meet last week.

Before the charges were announced, the Portsmouth NAACP issued a statement in defense of Everett Wednesday morning. The following is an excerpt from that statement: "Alaila is NOT AN ATTACKER and ...

Alaila Everett, a high school senior, said she lost her balance and accidentally hit the other girl when she was pumping her ...

A high school track athlete faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery after a viral video showed her hitting a competitor's head with her baton during a race.

Everett’s speech was met with loud applause and a chant of “We stand with you.” Portsmouth NAACP President James Boyd also spoke at the rally, alleging threats and slurs that have been ...

Meanwhile, the Portsmouth NAACP is coming to her defense. Video of the incident appeared to show I.C. Norcom High School senior Alaila Everett hit another runner with a baton during a race at the ...

The impact left her with a concussion and a potential skull fracture. Meanwhile, the Portsmouth NAACP released a statement expressing “thoughts and prayers” for both the Tucker and Everett ...